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DRIVER INFORMATION Multiple-Disc CD Player ...... 13 Instrument Panel ...... 2 Audio Controls ...... 14 Instrument Panel Cluster ...... 3 CONVENIENCE Vehicle Symbols ...... 4 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 14 Driver Information Center ...... 4 Exterior Lamps ...... 15 SAFETY & SECURITY Interior Lamps ...... 16 Remote Keyless Entry ...... 6 Cruise Control ...... 16 Automatic Door Locks ...... 7 Accessory Power Outlets ...... 16 Theft-Deterrent System ...... 7 Retained Accessory Power ...... 16 OnStar® ...... 7 Cupholders ...... 17 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ...... 7 Interior Storage Features ...... 17 Child Restraints (LATCH) ...... 7 Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks ...... 17 Emergency Release ...... 8 ...... 17 COMFORT Parking Brake ...... 17 Seat Adjustments ...... 8 PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 8 Electric Power Steering ...... 18 Adjustable Front Head Restraints ...... 9 Traction Control ...... 18 Heated Seats ...... 9 Parking Your Vehicle ...... 18 Climate Controls ...... 9 Battery Location ...... 19 Preventing Window Fogging ...... 10 Pressure ...... 19 Cabin Air Filter ...... 10 Securing the Fuel Cap ...... 19 ENTERTAINMENT Resetting the Oil Life System ...... 19 Audio System Features ...... 10 OWNER INFORMATION XM Satellite Radio ...... 13 Roadside Assistance ...... 20 My GMLink ...... 20 Congratulations on your purchase of a Pontiac G5. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference. G5 2007A4/19/0610:36AMPage2

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Instrument Panel Getting toKnow Your G5

A. Side Window Outlets H. Wiper/Washer Controls N. Horn B. Air Outlets I. Audio System O. Cigarette Lighter/Accessory C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever J. Fog Lamp Button Power Outlet D. Cruise Control Buttons K. Trunk Release P. Shift Lever (Manual shown) E. Instrument Panel Cluster L. Instrument Panel Brightness Q. Climate Controls F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls Control R. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button M. Driver Information Center Buttons and Heated Seat Buttons See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. S. Glove Box G5 2007A4/19/0610:36AMPage3

Instrument Panel Cluster

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Your vehicle’s instrument panel is Note: The instrument panel cluster is equipped with this cluster or one very designed to let you know about many similar to it. important aspects of your vehicle’s The instrument panel cluster includes operation. It is important to read your these key features: Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to A. Speedometer you by the lights, gauges and indicators, B. Fuel Gauge as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage. C. Warning Lights D. Tachometer E. Odometer/Driver Information Center 3 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 4

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Vehicle Symbols Driver Information Center (DIC) Following are examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle. It is important to become familiar with them, as they alert you to various vehicle operating conditions. Air Bag Readiness Light Air Conditioning (A/C) Antilock Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center DIC Information Button (DIC) provides vehicle information, DIC Reset/Set Button vehicle feature personalization and vehicle warning messages. To operate the DIC, the ignition switch must be in the Run position. Instrument Panel Brightness The DIC is controlled through two Control buttons located on the steering wheel. Malfunction Indicator Lamp The DIC messages will be shown on (Check Engine Light) your instrument panel cluster display. Off Off/On On Parking Lamps Rear Window Defogger Safety Belt Reminder Light (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information Security Light mode displays. Traction Control Warning Light (Reset/Set): Press this button to select a mode option or to acknowledge a warning message. Press both buttons for one second to enter the Menu mode. Vehicle Information Press the (Information) button to G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 5

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scroll through the following vehicle • Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When information: Key Is Off or When Shift To Park • Trip A (Automatic Transmission Only) • Trip B • Exterior Perimeter Lighting During • Fuel Range (until empty) Remote Keyless Entry Unlock • Average Fuel Economy • Security System: Passive or Remote • Average Speed Keyless Entry Arming • Engine Oil Life • Select Language (English, French, Spanish or German) • Engine Coolant Temperature • Outside Temperature/Odometer Warnings and Messages Press and hold the (Reset/Set) If a problem is sensed in one of your button to reset the information while it is vehicle’s systems, a warning or mes- displayed. sage will appear in the DIC display (see your Owner Manual for a complete list of Vehicle Feature Personalization possible warnings and messages). A variety of your vehicle’s features can After a warning or message appears, be personalized to your preference. To press the button to clear the display personalize features: screen for further use. Remember, 1. Press and hold both the button pressing the button only makes the and button for one second to message disappear; it does not resolve enter the Menu mode. the problem. 2. Press the button to scroll Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and mes- through the available personalization sages provide critical information that features. can prevent damage to your vehicle. 3. Press the button to toggle Review your Owner Manual to become between the available options for familiar with the information displayed each feature. and the action required. 4. Press the button to record your Check Engine or Other Warning selection and move to the next feature. Lights with OnStar (if equipped) Vehicle Features that may be personal- If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar ized to your preference include: and your Check Engine Light or any • Oil Life Reset other warning message appears, you • Units Selection (English/Metric) can press the blue OnStar button and • Remote Start Capability speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access • Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless certain diagnostic information and tell Entry Locking or Unlocking you how serious the problem is and • Exterior Light Flash During Remote what you should do about it. Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. • Delayed Locking • Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: Specific Doors G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 6

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SAFETY & SECURITY Note: To arm or disarm the content theft- deterrent alarm system, use the RKE Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The alarm system will not be (if equipped) armed or disarmed if the doors are locked or unlocked with a key, the manual door lock or the power door lock switch.

(Trunk Release): Press and hold this button for approximately one second to unlatch the trunk. The trunk can be unlatched with the transmitter when the vehicle is stationary. The trunk may also be opened using (Remote Start) (if equipped): If your the Trunk Release button located in vehicle has this feature, it can be used the storage bin on the left side of the to start the engine. (See Remote Vehicle instrument panel. Start.) (Lock): Press this button when all doors are closed to immediately lock all the doors. The interior lamps will also turn off. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will flash once and/or the horn will chirp to indicate locking has occurred. (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): If the Lock button is pressed while any Press and hold this button for approxi- door is open and the Delayed Lock fea- mately one second to locate your vehi- ture is enabled, the doors will not lock. cle. The horn will sound three times and Instead, a chime will sound. Once all the parking lamps will flash three times. doors are closed, the doors will lock. To To sound the panic alarm, press and cancel this delay, press the Lock button hold the button for three seconds. The a second time within five seconds or horn will sound and the parking lamps press the power door lock switch. will flash for 30 seconds. Press the (Unlock): Press this button to unlock button again or turn the ignition key to the driver’s door. Press it again within any position to cancel the panic alarm. five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. (This is the default DIC setting for Note: The vehicle must be turned off to Vehicle Unlocking.) The interior lamps use the vehicle locator/panic alarm. will illuminate and remain on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will flash twice and the horn will chirp twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 7

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Automatic Door Locks located on the headliner between the (if equipped) sun visors and the vehicle’s audio speakers. For your safety, all doors will automatical- For more information about OnStar ly lock when the shift lever is moved out features, refer to the OnStar Owner’s of Park with an automatic transmission, or Guide and enclosed audio CD located when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 in your glove box. mph (8 km/h) with a manual transmission. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. This feature cannot be disabled; however, you can personalize the unlock features by using the Driver Information Center. Passenger Air Bag Status See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Indicator (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System Passenger Sensing System located in the front passenger seat for the front Your G5 is equipped with the air bag. There is also a passenger air PASS-Key® III theft-deterrent system, bag status indicator located on the which prevents vehicle theft if the instrument panel center stack. ignition lock cylinder is forced to rotate Note: It is recommended that children without the correct key. If someone not be placed in the front passenger attempts to start the vehicle without seat, even with the Passenger Sensing authorization from the PASS-Key® III System. All children should be secured system, the vehicle’s fuel system or in a rear seat, including an infant riding starter will be disabled. in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. older child riding in a booster seat. See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual. OnStar® (if equipped)

If your vehicle is OnStar-equipped, the Child Restraints (LATCH) OnStar system provides in-vehicle safety, security and phone services, Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. anchors, and may have top tethers for These services are easily accessed use with a LATCH-compatible child through the three OnStar buttons in restraint. If your child restraint is not your vehicle. compatible with the LATCH system, you may still use it by installing the child restraint with the seat belt system. Choose a child restraint that is appropriate for the child’s age and size (weight and height). The OnStar system offers hands-free See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. phone service using a microphone, G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 8

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Emergency Trunk Release Recliner To recline the front seats, lift the recline The trunk lid can be lever (C) to release the seatback; then opened from inside move the seatback to where you want it. the trunk by pulling Release the lever to lock the seatback in on the emergency place. Press rearward on the seatback trunk release handle to ensure it is locked in place. located in the center of the inside trunk lid. Lumbar Adjuster (if equipped) See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. To adjust the driver’s seat lumbar support, use the knob located on the front-right side of the driver’s seat COMFORT cushion. Turn the knob until the desired lumbar support is reached. Seat Adjustments See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. A C B Tilt Steering Wheel

Height Adjuster To raise the driver’s seat, lift and release the front lever (A) on the left side of the seat. Each time you raise the lever, the seat will move up. Repeat until the seat is at the desired height. To lower the driver’s seat, push down Adjusting the Steering Wheel and release the lever. Repeat until the seat is at the desired height. 1. Pull down the lever located on the left side of the steering column. Forward or Rearward Adjuster 2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortable To move the front seats forward or position. The wheel can be moved up rearward, lift and hold the bar under the or down. front of each seat (B) and manually slide the seat. Release the bar to lock the 3. Push the lever all the way up to lock seat in place. Try to move the seat to the wheel in place. ensure it is locked in place. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:42 AM Page 9

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Adjustable Front (Fan): Turn the fan knob (A) to Head Restraints increase or decrease fan speed. The head restraints on the front seats (Off): Turn the fan knob to the Off are adjustable. Press the button on the position to turn the system off. Only the side of the post to adjust the head heated seats and the rear defogger will restraint. Slide the head restraint up function when the fan knob is off. or down. (Air Conditioning): Press this See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. (Rear Window Defogger): Press Heated Seats (if equipped) this button to activate the rear window defogger. The defogger will shut off automatically after about 20 minutes. (Recirculation): Press this button to recirculate inside air throughout the vehicle. This mode keeps outside air There is one heated seat control button from entering the vehicle. for each front seat located on the instru- Temperature: Turn the temperature ment panel center stack below the audio knob (B) to raise or lower the tempera- system. ture setting. I (Low): Press the switch to this position Airflow Modes to turn the system on low. Turn the airflow control knob (C) to one II (High): Press the switch to this posi- of the following modes to change the tion to turn the system on high. direction of the airflow: Press the button again to the center (Vent): This mode directs air to the position to turn off the heated seat. instrument panel outlets. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. (Bi-Level): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets and floor Climate Controls outlets. (Floor): This mode directs most of A the air to the floor outlets and some air to the side window outlets and windshield. (Defog): This mode directs air to the windshield, side window outlets and floor outlets. Recirculation will not function in this mode. C B (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and some air The climate control system includes the to the side window outlets. Recirculation following features: will not function in this mode. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 10

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Preventing Window Fogging ENTERTAINMENT Audio System Features To keep the vehicle glass fog-free, turn the airflow control knob to the Defog ( ) mode or the Defrost ( ) mode. Recirculation will not function in these modes, allowing outside air into the vehicle to help reduce moisture. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Cabin Air Filter Your G5 is equipped with a cabin air fil- ter that removes most of the common While most of the features on your radio allergens and pollutants from outside air, will look familiar, following are some that such as dust and pollen, before they may be new: reach the vehicle cabin. (Power/Volume): Press this knob to The filter is located behind the glove turn the system on or off. Turn the knob box. The glove box door must be to adjust the volume. removed to access the filter from inside (Information): Press this button to tog- the vehicle. See your Owner Manual for gle the radio display between station fre- scheduled maintenance and replace- quency and time. If equipped, it will also ment instructions. display additional text information related See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. to the current FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3 song. (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations or, when a CD is playing, to select a track or MP3 file. Press the knob to display the tone con- trol (bass/treble) or speaker control (bal- ance/fade) setting. Press the pushbutton under the desired label on the display. Turn the knob to adjust the setting. (Balance/Fade): Press this button, or the Tune knob, to adjust the speaker control. Adjust the setting using the Tune knob, SEEK, FWD or REV button. BAND: Press this button to switch to FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 and XM2 (if equipped). With a CD loaded or a portable audio player connected, press G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 11

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this button to switch between radio and Note: Choosing to engage in extended CD/portable audio player operation. searching for specific audio stations or Seek/Scan): Press the right or songs by using buttons and knobs — or left arrow button to go to the next or to give extended attention to entertain- previous radio station or, when a CD is ment tasks — can lead you to look playing, to the next track or MP3 file, or away from the road frequently or longer than usual. Looking away from the road the start of the current track or MP3 file. for prolonged periods may cause you to To enter the scan mode, press and hold miss seeing things on the road that you either arrow button for a few seconds need to see. Be sure to keep your eyes (a beep will sound). Radio stations will be on the road and mind on the drive — scanned. Press either arrow button again and avoid engaging in extended search- to stop scanning. ing for specific items while driving. REV (Reverse): Press and hold this To preset up to 18 stations: button to reverse playback quickly within a track or MP3 file. 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this button to advance playback quickly within a or AM. track or MP3 file. 3. Tune in the desired radio station. CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CD 4. Press and hold one of the six num- instead of the radio. Press again and the bered pushbuttons until a beep system will automatically search for a sounds to store the station. portable audio player connected to the Setting Favorite Stations (if equipped) auxiliary input jack. Press the FAV (Favorite) button to go RDM (Random): Press this button to through up to six pages of any combina- play CD tracks in random order. Press tion (AM, FM or XM, if equipped) of again to turn off random play. favorite radio stations. On each page, up RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear to six stations are available by using the the current CD track again. Press again six pushbuttons below the radio station to turn off repeat play. frequency labels on the radio display. EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press To set up the number of favorite station this button to select preset equalization pages: settings. 1. Press the MENU button to display the CAT (Category) (if equipped): Press radio setup menu. this button to find XM stations within a 2. Press the pushbutton located below desired category. the FAV 1–6 label on the radio Setting Preset or Favorite Stations display. Before setting your preset or favorite 3. Select the desired number of favorite stations, shift the vehicle into Park station pages. (automatic transmission) or into Neutral 4. Press the FAV button. You may now and set the parking brake (manual begin storing your favorite stations for transmission). the chosen number of pages. G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 12

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To store favorite stations: 3. Press the Clock button again to set 1. Tune in the desired radio station. the currently displayed time. 2. Press the FAV button to display the To set the time (with date display, page where the station is to be if equipped): stored. 1. Turn on the radio. 3. Press and hold one of the six push- 2. Press the (Clock) button. Or, if buttons until a beep sounds to store equipped, press the MENU button the station. until the clock option is displayed; 4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton and then press the pushbutton on each page. located under the clock option label. The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels Setting the Speed Compensated will appear on the display. Volume (if equipped) 3. Press the pushbutton under any of With Speed Compensated Volume, the the labels to be changed. radio automatically adjusts the volume to compensate for road noise as vehicle 4. Press the pushbutton again or the speed changes. FWD button to increase the numbers. Press the REV button to decrease To set Speed Compensated Volume: the numbers. Rotating the (Tune) 1. Adjust the radio volume to the knob also will increase or decrease desired level. the numbers of the selected label. 2. Press the MENU button to display the 5. Press the Clock or MENU button radio setup menu. again to set the currently displayed 3. Press the pushbutton below the auto time and date. volume label on the radio display. Portable Audio Player 4. Press the pushbutton under the A portable audio player (iPod®, Palm®, desired setting label (Off, Low, MP3 player or other portable-type Medium or High) to select the level player) can be connected to the auxiliary of compensation. input jack located on the radio. When 5. The compensation will be set connected, the audio system automati- once the display times out after cally begins playing audio from the 10 seconds. portable player over the vehicle speakers. To optimize volume, set the Setting the Time volume control on your portable player To set the time (without date display): to full. 1. Press the (Clock) button until the MP3 Capability (if equipped) hour numbers begin flashing on the If your AM/FM stereo with CD has MP3 radio display. Press the button again playing capability, a CD-R or CD-RW to adjust the minute numbers. containing MP3 audio tracks will play 2. With either the hour or minute automatically when inserted into the CD numbers flashing, use the (Tune) player. An MP3 symbol will be displayed. knob to select the time. G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 13

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Radio Data System (if equipped) Multiple-Disc CD Player When you tune to a Radio Data System (if equipped) (RDS) station, the station name and call letters will appear on the display instead With the in-dash 6-disc CD player, you of the frequency. RDS stations may also cannot directly load a CD as in single- provide the time of day, a program type play systems. for current programming and the name To load a single CD: of the program being broadcast. • Press and release the LOAD RDS features are available for use only button. Wait for the display prompt to on FM stations that broadcast RDS load the CD. information. RDS relies on receiving specific information from these stations To load multiple CDs: and will work only when the information • Press and hold the LOAD button is available. for two seconds. Follow the display See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. prompts to load each CD. To play a specific CD: • Press the pushbutton below the arrow XM Satellite Radio (if equipped) label on the display to select the XM Satellite Radio offers more than desired CD number. 160 channels of digital-quality sound To eject a CD: that goes wherever you go — coast to • Press the EJECT button once coast. XM displays song title, artist and to eject the CD that is currently entertainment genre. playing. Activation fee and service subscription • Press and hold the EJECT are extra. Service is based in the 48 button for two seconds to eject all CDs. contiguous U.S. states and Canada. For more information, visit XM online If a CD is not removed after several at www.XMradio.com or call seconds, it will be pulled back into the 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). player automatically. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Note: CDs with any affixed labels may jam in the CD player. Label a CD using a permanent marker. If more than one CD is inserted into the slot at one time, or if scratched or damaged CDs are played, the CD player could be dam- aged. When using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without labels; load one CD at a time; and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids or debris.

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Audio Steering Wheel Controls vehicle by using the Remote Keyless (if equipped) Entry (RKE) transmitter. (Remote Vehicle Start transmitter range is within The follow- 200 feet of the vehicle.) The remote start ing audio capability can be turned on or off using controls the Driver Information Center. (See are located Driver Information Center.) on the The vehicle’s climate control system steering also will turn on at the same setting as wheel: when the vehicle was last turned off to + – (Volume): Press the plus or minus heat or cool the vehicle interior. button to increase or decrease the After a remote start, the engine will run volume. for about 10 minutes before turning (Seek/Scan): Press the up or down itself off, but can be extended 10 min- arrow to go to the next or previous pre- utes by performing another remote start set radio station or, when a CD is play- sequence at any time. After two consec- ing, to the next or previous track. utive remote starts, no additional remote starts are allowed until the vehicle has Press and hold the up or down arrow for been started with the ignition key. one second to advance to the next or previous radio station in the selected Starting the Vehicle band or, when a CD is playing, to contin- 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the ue moving to the next or previous track vehicle. on the CD. 2. Press and release the (Lock) (Mute/Voice Activation): Press this button on the transmitter. button to silence the system. Press it 3. Immediately press and hold the again to turn on the sound. (Remote Start) button for about four Press and hold the button for two sec- seconds. onds to interact with the OnStar system. 4. When the vehicle starts, the parking See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. lamps will light and stay on while the engine is running. CONVENIENCE 5. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote Vehicle Start When you enter the vehicle after a (Automatic Transmissions only) remote start, the key must be inserted (if equipped) in the ignition and turned to the Run This feature position before driving. allows you to Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature start the will not operate if the key is in the igni- engine from tion, a door or the is open, or the outside the Check Engine light is illuminated on the instrument panel cluster. G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 15

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Canceling a Remote Start Light Sensor If you wish to turn off the engine instead The Automatic Lamp Control system’s of driving after a remote start, perform light sensor is located on top of the one of the following functions: instrument panel. To ensure proper • Press and hold the button until the system operation, it’s important to avoid parking lamps turn off. placing any objects on or near the sensor. • Press and release the Hazard Warning Flashers button inside the Exterior Lamp Control Switch vehicle. Press the button again to The exterior lamp control switch, used turn off the flashers. to manually operate the exterior lamps, • Turn the key in the ignition switch on is located on the lever to the left of the and then off. steering column. The switch can be rotated to the following positions: • The engine will automatically stop when time expires. AUTO (Automatic Lamp Control): Automatically turns on Daytime Running See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Lamps in the daytime, and headlamps, parking lamps and taillamps at night. Exterior Lamps (Off): When operating in the AUTO position, a momentary turn of the lamp control switch to the position will turn off the Automatic Lamp Control and all the exterior lights. The Driver Infor- mation Center will display an AUTO LIGHTS OFF message. To activate Automatic Lamp Control, turn the switch to the position again. An AUTO LIGHTS ON message will be displayed. Automatic Lamp Control is Automatic Lamp Control always turned on when the vehicle is Your G5 is equipped with an Automatic started. Lamp Control system, which turns on (Parking Lamps): Turns on park- the headlamps and other exterior lamps ing lamps and taillamps only. at dusk or when necessary. The exterior (Headlamps): Turns on the head- lamps also can be operated manually. lamps, parking lamps and taillamps. Note: To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel cluster, use the instrument panel brightness control knob located to the left of the steering wheel.

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Interior Lamps (On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control system on or off. Overhead Lamps: The overhead lamp switch, located on the dome lamp, can + RES (Resume): Press this button to be set to three positions: Off, On or resume a set speed, or to increase the Door Open. In the Door Open position, speed if the system is set. the dome lamp (or reading lamps, – SET (Set): Press this button to set a depending on equipment) will come on speed, or to decrease the speed if the when any of the doors are opened. system is set. When you enter or exit your through When the cruise control is set, the the driver’s door, the interior lamp(s) will CRUISE ENGAGED message will stay on for a short time after the doors appear on the DIC. have been closed. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Instrument Panel Lamps Brightness: Accessory Power Outlets To adjust the brightness of Your G5 is the instrument equipped with panel lamps, A two Accessory turn the dial on Power Outlets the left side of the steering wheel (A). (APO) on the Map Lights (if equipped): The map light center console switches are located under the rearview that provide mirror. power for a number of electronic devices. Note: If you leave a door open and the interior lamps are on, the lamps will turn See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. off after 20 minutes to protect the battery. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) allows certain features, such as the radio and Cruise Control (if equipped) power windows, on your vehicle to con- tinue working for up to 10 minutes after The following the key is turned to Off or removed from cruise control the ignition, and until the driver’s door (or buttons are any door, depending on equipment) is located on opened. the steering See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. wheel: G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 17

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Cupholders 2. Push with your hand over the latch locations to ensure the latches have Your G5 features cupholders for front engaged. and rear seat passengers at the front See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. and rear of the center console. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Sunroof (if equipped)

Interior Storage Features The control switch for the sunroof is located on the headliner between the There are several handy storage areas sun visors. It will operate only while the located throughout your vehicle. These ignition is on. include the front passenger’s seatback Vent Position: Open the sunshade pocket, center console storage bin, manually. Press the rear part of the instrument panel storage bin, door switch. pockets and glove box. Open Position: Open the sunshade See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. manually. Press and hold the rear part of the switch until the sunroof opens to the desired position. Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks Closed Position: Press and hold the Your G5 features 60/40 split-folding rear front part of the switch until the sunroof seatbacks that increase cargo space. closes. Close the sunshade manually. To fold the seatback(s): See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. 1. Open the trunk and pull one or both of the small handles located in the center of the trunk. Parking Brake 2. Push the seatback forward from the trunk area or lower the seatback from inside the vehicle.

The parking brake lever is located To close either seatback: between the driver’s and front passen- 1. Rotate the seatback up and rearward ger’s seats. If your vehicle is equipped until you hear a click. with the folding armrest between the seats, it is necessary to lift the armrest to set the parking brake. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 18

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PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE Parking Your Vehicle Electric Power Steering Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The speed-sensitive electric power steering system offers variable-effort Automatic Transaxle steering assistance based on vehicle When parking your vehicle, the system speed, providing more assistance at prevents the ignition key from being lower speeds and less assistance at removed unless the shift lever is in Park higher speeds. with the shift lever button fully released. If you turn the steering wheel in either When shifting into Park, press down the direction several times until it stops, or brake pedal. Then move the shift lever hold the steering wheel in the stopped into Park by pressing the button on the position for an extended time, you may shift lever and pushing the lever all the notice a reduced amount of power way forward. With the vehicle in Park, steering assistance. The regular amount turn the ignition key to Lock and remove of power steering assistance should the key. return shortly after a few normal steering movements. Your vehicle is equipped with an electric BTSI (Brake Transmission Shift See Section 4 of your Owner Manual. Interlock). The shift lever cannot be moved out of Park position without first pressing the brake. To shift out of Park, Traction Control (if equipped) press down the brake pedal before shifting. Then press the button on the The Traction Control system activates shift lever and move the lever to the every time you start your vehicle. When desired gear position. The shift lever will one or more of the drive wheels begin to not move from the Park position if the spin from traction loss, the Traction button is pressed before the brake. The Control system will illuminate a light on shift lever also will not shift out of Park the instrument panel and reduce engine if the ignition is in the Lock position. power until traction is regained. If your vehicle becomes stuck, and rocking the Manual Transaxle vehicle is required, the system should To park your vehicle, press down the be turned off. clutch pedal. Then move the shift lever To deactivate the Traction Control into Reverse and apply the parking system, move the gearshift lever to the brake. Turn the ignition key to Lock and 1 position. remove the key. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. To start your vehicle, hold down the clutch pedal and shift into Neutral. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 19

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Battery Location Securing the Fuel Cap If the Check Gas Cap message is dis- played on the Driver Information Center when the engine is running, check that your fuel cap is securely fastened. If the cap is not secure, turn it clockwise until a clicking sound is heard, indicating that it is properly installed. The Check Gas Cap message will turn off after a few driving trips with the cap properly installed. The battery is located in the See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. well, under the load floor in the trunk. Should it be necessary to jump-start your vehicle, use the remote positive terminal Resetting the Oil Life System in the engine compartment. The nega- tive cable can be connected to a heavy, The Oil Life System calculates engine oil unpainted metal part of the vehicle. life based on vehicle use and displays See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. CHANGE OIL SOON in the Driver Information Center (DIC) when it’s necessary to change your engine oil and Tire Pressure filter. The Oil Life System should be reset to 100% only following an oil The Tire and Loading Information label change. lists the proper size, speed rating and To reset the Oil Life System: recommended tire inflation pressure for the on your vehicle. This label is 1. Press the (Information) button located on the driver’s doorjamb. Over- until the DIC displays OIL LIFE inflated and underinflated tires affect fuel RESET. economy and vehicle handling as well 2. Press and hold the (Reset/Set) as promote tire wear. button for at least one second. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. 3. An ACKNOWLEDGED message will display when the system resets. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. G5 2007 A 4/19/06 10:36 AM Page 20

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OWNER INFORMATION For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following infor- Roadside Assistance mation to the advisor: 1-800-ROADSIDE • Location of the vehicle (1-800-762-3743) • Telephone number and your location TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Vehicle model, year and color As the owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, • Vehicle mileage you are automatically enrolled in the • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to • Vehicle license plate number provide you with peace of mind as you Pontiac reserves the right to limit services drive in the city or travel the open road. or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Pontiac’s judgment, the claims Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free become excessive in frequency or type of number is staffed by a team of technically occurrence. trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide Roadside Assistance and OnStar minor repair information or make (if equipped) arrangements to tow your vehicle to the If your vehicle is OnStar-equipped, when nearest Pontiac dealer. you press the OnStar button, the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an Pontiac will provide the following services OnStar Advisor who will speak to you, for 3 years/36,000 miles (60,000 km), assess your problem, contact Roadside at no expense to you: Assistance and relay your exact location • Fuel delivery so you will get the help you need. • Lockout service (identification required) My GMLink • Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service The Pontiac Owner Center at My GMLink • assistance is a complimentary service for Pontiac owners, a one-stop resource to enhance • Jump starts your Pontiac ownership experience. In many instances, mechanical failures Exclusive member benefits include online are covered under Pontiac’s comprehen- service reminders, vehicle maintenance sive warranty. However, when other ser- tips, online owner manual, special vices are utilized, our advisors will explain privileges and more. Sign up today at any payment obligations you might incur. www.mygmlink.com.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2006 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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